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301102 - APRD Summer Playground Program

Is your child ready to keep active this summer and be with friends? Join us this summer for the Playground Program where two college-aged leaders create an interactive and enjoyable summer. This program is a drop-in program where your child can participate in sports, games, special events, trips, arts and crafts and much more throughout the summer. Children must be ages 6-13 to participate. The Playground Program runs June 13 - August 9 (no program July 4 or 5). Program hours are Monday-Thursday, 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. & 1:00-4:00 p.m. (please note that the program does not run over the lunch hour from 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.). The great part about this program is that it is completely FREE! Please visit our website for further details on the events/trips run through the Playground Program or to find out more about our partnership with AASD and their summer school/lunch program. (Please note: pre-registration is encouraged but NOT required to participate in this program. You can still show up the first day of program to register.)

311617 - Little Hitters Tennis Camps - Session I

Children ages 4 through 7 are invited to join us for an exciting 4 week introduction to the great game of tennis. Our Little Hitters Camp utilizes the United States Tennis Association’s "QuickStart" format to help kids learn and experience the game in a way that is both enjoyable and rewarding, with lighter racquets, larger low-bounce tennis balls, and smaller court dimensions.Registration is based on the age your child will be on the first day of camp.

311618 - Little Hitters Tennis Camp - Session II

Children ages 4 through 7 are invited to join us for an exciting 4 week introduction to the great game of tennis. Our Little Hitters Camp utilizes the United States Tennis Association’s "QuickStart" format to help kids learn and experience the game in a way that is both enjoyable and rewarding, with lighter racquets, larger low-bounce tennis balls, and smaller court dimensions.Registration is based on the age your child will be on the first day of camp.

311628 - Sports Exploration Camps: A Parent/Child Class

Our innovative, 4 week Sports Exploration Camp is a great way for pre-school aged children to experience a variety of new sports and activities in a format that is structured, engaging, and most of all...FUN! Children will have an opportunity to explore a new sport each week, learn some basic skills, and participate in fun games that will reinforce listening, teamwork, and the joy of being active! *This camp utilizes parent participation! One parent or older sibling (16 or older) will be expected to actively participate with each child enrolled. Registration is based on the age your child will be on the first day of camp. An introduction to baseball, soccer, football and basketball.WHAT TO BRING: Athletic shoes, water bottle

311629 - Backyard Hackers

Backyard Hackers is a program that offers a variety of computer science classes sure to stimulate your child"s mind! From beginner level classes to more advanced game and coding classes, there is something for everyone. The classes introduce Java programming, Minecraft, creating role-playing video games, and using the Unity game engine. Class content is age appropriate, serving kids as young as 6, up through high school age. With a focus on creating games, kids remain more engaged, by focusing on the fun things they can do through coding.

311630 - Backyard Hackers

Backyard Hackers is a program that offers a variety of computer science classes sure to stimulate your child"s mind! From beginner level classes to more advanced game and coding classes, there is something for everyone. The classes introduce Java programming, Minecraft, creating role-playing video games, and using the Unity game engine. Class content is age appropriate, serving kids as young as 6, up through high school age. With a focus on creating games, kids remain more engaged, by focusing on the fun things they can do through coding.

312300 - Youth Tennis Camps - Session I

Children ages 8-14 of ALL ability levels are invited to join us for our 4 week Youth Tennis Camps and Friday Junior Team Tennis! These camps will focus on making tennis an enjoyable and rewarding activity and emphasize recreational play. Beginners will learn the basic fundamentals and rules of the game, while intermediate students with a year or two of experience will further develop their ground strokes (forehand/backhand), volley, serve and consistency. Advanced students who have developed their game and shown an interest in competitive tennis will have an opportunity to challenge themselves with advanced technique and strategy.Two qualified instructors will work with the participants based on skill level.

FRIDAY JUNIOR TEAM TENNIS OPPORTUNITY - Youth Tennis Camp participants are invited to join us for Friday Junior Team Tennis, an exciting USTA team play format that allows kids to compete against opponents of similar ability while earning points towards an overall team score. Participants will be divided into teams on the first day of play, and will play a formal singles match and a formal doubles match each week, under the guidance of experienced coaches. Players will receive USTA medals at the completion of each Junior Team Tennis Session (4 weeks)

312301 - Youth Tennis Camp Session II

Children ages 8-14 of ALL ability levels are invited to join us for our 4 week Youth Tennis Camps and Friday Junior Team Tennis! These camps will focus on making tennis an enjoyable and rewarding activity and emphasize recreational play. Beginners will learn the basic fundamentals and rules of the game, while intermediate students with a year or two of experience will further develop their ground strokes (forehand/backhand), volley, serve and consistency. Advanced students who have developed their game and shown an interest in competitive tennis will have an opportunity to challenge themselves with advanced technique and strategy.Two qualified instructors will work with the participants based on skill level.

FRIDAY JUNIOR TEAM TENNIS OPPORTUNITY - Youth Tennis Camp participants are invited to join us for Friday Junior Team Tennis, an exciting USTA team play format that allows kids to compete against opponents of similar ability while earning points towards an overall team score. Participants will be divided into teams on the first day of play, and will play a formal singles match and a formal doubles match each week, under the guidance of experienced coaches. Players will receive USTA medals at the completion of each Junior Team Tennis Session (4 weeks)

312302 - Camp APRD

Our summer Camp provides a safe, fun and active environment in which children can develop new skills, self-esteem and friendships. This camp will be action packed with themed activities that correspond with our exciting field trips*! A field trip is scheduled during each week of Camp APRD (all field trip costs have been built into the cost of the program). Other weekly activities include a trip to Mead or the new Erb Pool, fishing, ice skating at the Appleton Family Ice Center, archery, canoeing, an afternoon snack and great memories. Campers will also check out the Scheig Center for a nature break, have mini Zumba classes, learn cool things with the Watershed Alliance, hang out with the city's own fire, police and forestry departments! Who doesn't want to learn to climb a tree? Participants should bring a bag lunch and water bottle each day. *Field trips are subject to change based on availability.REGISTRATION BEGINS 1/1/18.

312304 - Youth Intro Soccer Camps

Soccer is one of the best ways to introduce a child to the joy of sports, with skills and concepts that are simple to grasp and develop. This introductory/beginner level camp will teach the basic fundamentals of soccer through fun, interactive games and activities, and will help prepare kids to participate in our recreational soccer leagues. Game-like situations will be used to introduce basic rules and strategy. Age appropriate equipment and a full staff of experienced youth camp instructors will make this camp both safe and FUN for all participants! Registration is based on the age your child will be on the first day of camp.WHAT TO BRING: Athletic shoes, water bottle

312305 - Lacrosse - Coed - Grades 1 - 4

Get ready to learn the fastest growing sport on two feet!Appleton Parks and Recreation and Appleton United Lacrosse Club are teaming up to bring you a "NEW" and exciting Lacrosse clinic for boys and girls! Join members from Appleton United Lacrosse's coaching staff and players as they introduce skills, drills, and fundamental discovery of one of the fastest growing sports in the country! Lacrosse is like football, basketball, soccer, and hockey all rolled into one fast paced sport...you will not want to miss this opportunity!

312307 - Youth Intro Basketball Camps

Our new, Youth Intro Basketball Camp is a fun, well-rounded introduction to the game of basketball! This camp will give children an opportunity to explore their abilities and develop their core skills. It will focus on dribbling/ball handling, shooting with proper form, and teamwork. All APRD intro sports camps are designed to prepare kids for participation in our recreational sports leagues. Game-like situations will be used to explain rules and strategy, and a staff of experienced youth camp instructors will make this camp both safe and FUN for all participant!

312308 - Bike Rodeos

BIKE RODEOS The Bike Rodeo will teach your child the basic skills needed to bike safely on the road. Stations will include looking back without swerving, riding straight while missing potholes and crossing busy streets safely. Other stations may include seeing and being seen, chaos corner and riding safely out of a driveway. In addition, children will learn basic bicycle & helmet sizing and maintenance. Parents are strongly encouraged to participate so they too learn “cycling road sense.” The May Bike Rodeo will have the Appleton Police and Fire departments there to help join in the fun and support May being Bike to School Month. This is a great opportunity for you and your child to learn safe bicycling together.*Event may end early/late depending on the number of participants.

312309 - Urban Riders

Do you want your child to have the confidence to bike to the park or to the store? Want your child to have the training to ride their bikes safely and correctly? As an Urban Rider they'll learn bike handling skills, rules of the road, and how to have fun getting wherever they want to go! Rides will include practicing navigating intersections, roadways and changing lanes while riding to other neighborhoods. LEVEL 1- TRAILS AND LANES: This is our entry level class for children to learn how to bike on trails and bike lanes.LEVEL 2- ON THE ROAD: Your child will learn how to use their gears appropriately on the streets! We will ride student to determined destinations. This class will run rain or shine and bikes need a front headlight and rear reflector.LOCATION: Telulah Park**Attend our Bike Rodeo to skill test to a higher level of Urban Riders!

312322 - Camp KidStage®

Join KidStage® for a week long camp 2 hours a day where all KidStage® Kids will be involved in acting exercises, theatre games, and will be cast in the production of WINNIE THE POOH® that will be performed at the end of the week at the last hour of camp for parents and friends!

312326 - Skateboarding Lessons

Appleton Parks and Recreation has teamed up with Surfin Bird Skate Shop to offer skateboarding lessons for ages 6 - 17. Qualified instructors will be on hand to work with beginner to intermediate participants on learning skateboard skills. Equipment: Skateboard is required, helmet and kneepads are encouraged but are not required

312331 - Kids Cooking Classes

We are partnering with Budding Chefs to offer healthy kids cooking classes for ages 3 to 13 by providing fun, interactive, hands-on cooking experiences. There are many benefits of learning to cook at a young age! Cooking teaches your child self-confidence, independence, and a sense of accomplishment. Cooking is a skill that helps children read, do math, and organize their work logically. Cooking involves your child in the meal preparation which may encourage them to try different types of food.

Chicken Gnocchi Soup (copycat Olive Garden) and homemade lemonade. A Budding Chef's class favorite - made many times for families after students learn to make it in class!Includes apron to wear and laminated recipe card to take home.

312821 - Karate Fun

Join us as we partner with Karate America to offer this course for children ages 4-12. The exciting yet disciplined classes focus a child's attention while improving the student's ability to learn. Each person is treated as an equal and is trained to the best of his/her ability and potential. Beginners Only - This course is meant for "new students" that have no experience in martial arts. Sign up today!New uniform included in fee.

313509 - Basic Archery Instruction - Youth

Join our National Archery in the Schools Program Certified instructors to learn all about the popular sport of archery! Students will learn about archery safety, determine a student's "dominant eye", make a "string bow" to help with proper technique, and will learn about the 11 steps to archery success. All equipment and materials will be provided, please do not bring personal equipment for use in this class.

316402 - Yoga for Kids

Yoga is for everyone! For kids, it can help build strength, flexibility, balance and motor skills. It can also reduce anxiety. In this class, the children will learn yoga poses, breathing techniques, as well as being introduced to the practice of mindfulness. All while having fun and learning more about themselves!

316430 - Board & Brush - Workshop #3

Join our popular workshop, open to anyone 5 years and up, to create your own unique wood sign. We customize the materials for you and take you step by step to create a gorgeous piece for your child's room, your home, or for a gift! Choose from a variety of paint, wood stain (ages 12+), glitter, and ribbon colors in the workshop. 1 Seat = 1 $25 Project. Adults choosing not to create their own project do not need to reserve a seat.

Join us for an exciting, engaging introduction to the great game of golf! Utilizing the innovative S.N.A.G. Golf system (Starting New At Golf), this program incorporates modified, age appropriate equipment, simplified rules and terminology, and games and activities that teach the basics of golf in a way that is fun, positive, and rewarding. This intro to golf program features a parent/child format, limited class sizes, and qualified instructors who will spend time with each child helping to create a lasting enjoyment of this lifelong game! All golf equipment will be provided! Registration is based on the age your child will be on the first day of class.Both Session I and II will feature identical lesson plans, but children who participated in Session 1 are welcome to register for Session 2 also!What to bring: Athletic shoes, water bottle

Join us for an exciting, engaging introduction to the great game of golf! Utilizing the innovative S.N.A.G. Golf system (Starting New At Golf), this program incorporates modified, age appropriate equipment, simplified rules and terminology, and games and activities that teach the basics of golf in a way that is fun, positive, and rewarding. This intro to golf program features a parent/child format, limited class sizes, and qualified instructors who will spend time with each child helping to create a lasting enjoyment of this lifelong game! All golf equipment will be provided! Registration is based on the age your child will be on the first day of class.Both Session I and II will feature identical lesson plans, but children who participated in Session 1 are welcome to register for Session 2 also!What to bring: Athletic shoes, water bottle

412322 - KidStage®

FALL SESSION--The week of OCT 1 THRU DEC 1/2 SHOWCASE at St. Mary Catholic High School (Times TBD after week 2) - Join KidStage for weekly acting classes and be cast in one of the greatest stories of all time! BEAUTY AND THE BEAST--An arrogant young prince and his castle's servants fall under the spell of a wicked enchantress, who turns him into the hideous Beast until he learns to love and be loved in return. The spirited, headstrong village girl Belle enters the Beast's castle after he imprisons her father Maurice. With the help of his enchanted servants, including the matronly Mrs. Potts, Belle begins to draw the cold-hearted Beast out of his isolation. Looking for Kids ages 4-12 to play all the fun roles in this classic story!

412821 - Karate Fun - Fall Session I

Join us as we partner with Karate America to offer this course for children ages 4-12. The exciting yet disciplined classes focus a child's attention while improving the student's ability to learn. Each person is treated as an equal and is trained to the best of his/her ability and potential. Beginners Only - This course is meant for "new students" that have no experience in martial arts. Sign up today!New uniform included in fee.